Thank you for the answer... I'll ask him tomorrow... More as I get
it... Once I find out I'll also post.
73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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On 3/7/19 7:28 PM, Jack Brindle wrot
On 2019-03-07 5:14 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:
> OK. Well, for the record, we have a relay in the outbound data line
> from the KPA500 on the XCVR port. With SERPOLL = OFF, it disconnects
> the signal so there is no drive on that signal from the KPA.
Nice. That solves one part of the problem but giv
On 2019-03-07 6:39 PM, Andy Durbin wrote:
>
Is the level of knowledge in this hobby really so low that people
> don't understand that RS-232 will support multiple "listeners".
The problem is that too many inexperienced users do not understand
that one can not connect two RS-232 senders at the s
On 2019-03-07 7:17 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
FWIW, I split my K3S ACC to a KAT-500, Top Ten Band decoder and a
MicroHAM Digikeyer and they all work perfectly together.
Splitting the ACC connection is not an issue. The issue is the way
some users try to connect the *CAT* (RS-232) connection with
While it isn’t troubled by investors, it also rather likes inverters…
Sorry, I got spell-corrected…
73!
Jack, W6FB
> On Mar 7, 2019, at 7:30 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> The KPA500 does quite well with generators, especially the Honda family.
> These days it is the amplifier of
The KPA500 does quite well with generators, especially the Honda family. These
days it is the amplifier of choice for many DXpeditions who’s only power is
provided by generators.
Since the KPA500 has a linear supply, it is not troubled as much by modified
sine wave generators and investors as t
This sounds like there is no RF going into the KPA500. When the KPA500 is in
STBY mode and he transmits, do the KPA500 indicators show the proper power
level to match what he thinks the K3 is outputting? He might insert a wattmeter
between the K3 and KPA500 to make sure that power is going into
Hello everyone,
Speaking of W2 sensors, I have a spare 200 watt VHF/UHF sensor for my
W2. Would anyone like to trade a 2000 watt HF sensor for my 200 watt
VHF/UHF sensor? Please let me know. Thank you and 73.
Doug W4DAS
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That'd probably be fine.
The el-cheapo generators I refer to usually specify "modified sine wave" output
which when looked at on a CRO looks more like a square wave with slightly
rounded corners. Some or even most switch mode power supplies can cope quite
badly with a wave form that's more squa
I am writing this for a friend, who for now, has limited access to he list.
He has a KPA500/KAT500/K3. All was working fine last time he used it.
Today, the amp comes on, but no power. Here are the details...
1. Amp shows the "*" when it keys.
2. K3 shows KPA500 ON, when the amp comes on.
If you're thinking of using a generator at the cheaper end of the scale make
sure that its output is pure sine wave and NOT modified sine wave.
Cheers,
Mark F...
VK3ZMF / VK3KW
KX3 with the lot # 1675
KXPA100 # 530
PX3 # 233
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.
Is that the vhf version sensor?
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On
Behalf Of KC6CNN
Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2019 6:23 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft W2 For Sale
I have a factory built W2 with the 2000 watt sensor
In fact that is exactly what the KPA500 is looking for. When SERPOLL = ON, it
sends “IF;FA;FB;” to the XCVR port.
From the response information it determines the Kenwood transceiver’s frequency
whether it comes from VFOA, VFOB or one of the memory settings.
73!
Jack, W6FB
> On Mar 7, 2019, at
I have a factory built W2 with the 2000 watt sensor for $250
Feel Free to contact me off list for any photos or questions.
Thank you
Gerald KC6CNN
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KC6CNN - Gerald
K3 # 6294
KX3 # 757
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FWIW, I split my K3S ACC to a KAT-500, Top Ten Band decoder and a MicroHAM
Digikeyer and they all work perfectly together.
John KK9A
Andy Durbin wrote:
]
Is the level of knowledge in this hobby really so low that people don't
understand that RS-232 will support multiple "listeners". The real
Is the level of knowledge in this hobby really so low that people don't
understand that RS-232 will support multiple "listeners". The real issue is
whether the MicroHam interface polls (deliberate use of the term) the Kenwood
rig for the parameters required by the KPA500. I don't know the m
Don’t you hate it when the culprit is so simple?
Glad you found it.
Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill
> On Mar 7, 2019, at 10:25 AM, John Stengrevics
> wrote:
>
> Thanks Bill. Yes, that seems to have been the problem.
>
> 73,
>
> John
> WA1EAZ
>
>> On Mar 7, 2019, at 10:24 AM, Nr4c wro
Yeah, I KNOW what I’m doing. I’m leaving my K3(s) alone!
Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill
> On Mar 7, 2019, at 2:56 PM, hawley, charles j jr
> wrote:
>
> The more answers I get, the more I fit into the first group :)
>
> Chuck KE9UW
> c-haw...@illinois.edu
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Ma
Brian,
Yes, the K3S has both an internal FTDI USB to serial adapter and a USB
soundcard - Usually the computer identifies it as USB AUDIO CODEC.
The connection shown on page 19 is for a basic connection using an RS232
port (or adapter). If you do it that way, you would not use the USB
cable
Sorry folks this has probably been asked a 1000 times before.
I’m connecting my new k3s to my mac for the first time. I’ve used MacLogger DX
lots with other radios including my kx3.
Page 18 of the k3s manual describes the first function of the USB port as
“Commands from logging/contesting softw
OK. Well, for the record, we have a relay in the outbound data line from the
KPA500 on the XCVR port. With SERPOLL = OFF, it disconnects the signal so there
is no drive on that signal from the KPA. SERPOLL = ON enables it.
73!
Jack, W6FB
> On Mar 7, 2019, at 1:41 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
> Do you see anything wrong with this situation as far as the microHAM
> interface is concerned??
Not as far as the microHAM interface is concerned from a hardware
standpoint.
However, lacking *proper documentation* of the "Y" cable, it is a
support nightmare (as I have discovered with other am
Joe;
The Y connection on the KPA500 in this situation is listen-only. Since the
microHAM interface is doing all the polling it should not care if the KPA500
(for any other device) is just listening, as long as these devices do not
connect to the same line the microHAM is sending on. When the KP
On 2019-03-06 10:36 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft wrote:
> The KPA500 does NOT have a pass-through mode.
Jack, thanks for the "official" information (although it is
a shame there is no "pass through" mode).
As it stands, any Kenwood user will need to use the "basic Cabling
Diagram for Any Trans
Honda generators are usually pretty good.. but nothing is perfect. Leaking
fuel is a big red flag.
There's always that Harbor Freight clone... which ought to do the job... and
presumably is not affected by a fuel leak.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: John Evans
To: ele
I'm not familiar with the 2200i, but our CQP and 7QP county expedition
groups have used the 2000i for years to run a K3/P3/KPA500/KAT500
station on both CW and SSB. At times we have been able to run in ECO
mode without issues, while at other times we've had issues voltage
regulation with the K
I ran 2018 Field day as 1E with TS-590S, KAT500, and KPA500 using a Honda 2000i
and a UPS. I ran the generator in economy mode with no issues but was limiting
my output power to 150 W to comply with my class limit.
Although not required by the rules, my entire station was generator powered so
Correct. I was just speaking with the Sales person at Hondashop.com.
The units are on a recall / hold. They have quite a back order list.
Their price is $899.00 delivered in USA. CA residents pay 7.375 tax.
They do not have the EU2000i as it is discontinued.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 3/7/2019 1
The more answers I get, the more I fit into the first group :)
Chuck KE9UW
c-haw...@illinois.edu
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 7, 2019, at 1:21 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>
>
> There's two kind of folks; Those that know what they are doingand
> those that think they know what they ar
Honda just issued a stop sell order for the 2200 due to some hardware
issues.
https://rvdailyreport.com/industry/honda-issues-stop-sell-order-for-eu2200i-generators/?fbclid=IwAR0e810z_ppbrXdUdY6egI8F-MvVtSTwZE_cDQq9ILLMEZPUT96P4J8E5_8
On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 12:29 PM Bob McGraw K4TAX
wrote:
> T
This is interesting.
When I measure the current of my early K3 #00345 using the internal
display I see only a small difference when in TX at 10W or 100W power
setting. Both are in the region of 2.25/2.35A TX (1.22A RX) with the
internal measured voltage RX 14.1V TX 14.0V.
Question is does t
If there is only one place to measure the current then the bias adjustments
surely need to be done sequentially. For the Kenwood TS-590 the procedure is
to set all the bias pots to zero then measure the baseline current. Then
increase pot 1 until x mA added to baseline, then increase pot 2 unti
The Honda EU2200i will handle the KPA500 quite well and provide power
for other items. You should run the generator in the ECO throttle in
the OFF position as CW and SSB will have it trying to keep up with load
changes. And the new ones are rated at 2200 watts max, 1800 watts rated
where as
When one starts tinkering with the bias not only should they look at
current value but also at the IMD products while using a spectrum
analyzer. One can tweak the values of IMD down by having the correct
value of bias for each device. They will all be slightly different.
Just because the de
Does anyone have any experience using their KPA-500 with a small, portable
generator? I was thinking about using a generator and an UPS, but I am finding
that my small UPS does not like generator power.
I am guessing some of you may have tried this at Field Day. What did you find?
73,
Tom
Correction on the RX USB mode current. Should be 1.06 and NOT 1.6.
.. my oops.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 3/7/2019 1:03 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
I just looked at the current values of my K3s using the internal DISP
current and voltage values.
This is how it came from the factory after
I just looked at the current values of my K3s using the internal DISP
current and voltage values.
This is how it came from the factory after replacement of the KPA3A rev
E amp on 5/30/2018.
In RX USB mode = 1.6A Vcc = 13.8V Audio volume at minimum.
In TX USB mode no audio, 10 watt PWR s
Thanks to all who responded on this and all is now working properly.
Last evening, as I was pulling my hair out on this problem, the software
suddenly recognized the W2 and I was in business. This was after I had
plugged/unplugged the W2 end of the cable dozens of times, reloaded
drivers, etc
Chuck,
True, but make sure that current is being distributed equally between
the 2 devices. Set both pots to full CCW and then adjust one for a
400-500ma rise, then adjust the other for another 400-500ma rise.
You should then have a 1 amp rise total, but you will be assured that
each device i
Could you be mistaken on my procedure? The 1 amp plus or minus is typical with
three K3s es that I know of. There are two devices and two trim pots.
This instruction is only for one device since he says "the BIAS pot" I
believe...
" If there is much more current than this, set the BIAS pot to m
Chuck,
The instruction cited was for a 400-500 ma rise TOTAL (not per device).
So I conclude your bias is set too high or there is a problem in the
bias circuit.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/7/2019 9:31 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
Thanks for the info. Using xmit for the low power amp and then goi
Folks - this OT thread has already had an excessive number of posts and was
closed earlier in the interest of relieving email overload for our readers..
73,
Eric
Moderator etc.
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On 3/7/2019 9:07 AM, JEROME SODUS wrote:
Hello,
Aren't we really sort of into the metric system alre
Not true, Jorge!
I have used it mobile, at conventions, and many radio club demos.
Don't forget about the Android client for RRC (Nano) (they need a new one,
but old one works). If you have your station fully automated as far as
band switching,
the NANO client works perfectly on your phone.
I u
Hello Gerry
Elecraft + remoterig works very good.
I think once´s VY1AAA setup was ready, you left it there for all this years.
I am thinking about the case i need to travel every week, 3 days a week,
and i want to take my remote solution with me.
Something easiest to connect and get ready will
Hello,
Aren't we really sort of into the metric system already?
In life now, we use these metric termsSeconds, Watts, Amperes, Volts, Liter
(for wine, etc), Lumen (when deciding what light-bulb to buy).
For temperature, it would not be terribly difficult to change to Celsius;
people could
Well said Gerry,
Fred AE
On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 10:45 AM Gerry Hull wrote:
> I have four years of experience using the RemoteRig boxes with both the
> K3/0 Full-size box and the K3/0 Mini.
>
> One must remember that the RRC 1258 boxes are not purpose-built for
> Elecraft, though the solution is
It may be worth checking this about USB port power management. This
feature has been known to cause difficulties.
https://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/prevent-windows-from-powering-off-usb-device
/
- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraf
I have four years of experience using the RemoteRig boxes with both the
K3/0 Full-size box and the K3/0 Mini.
One must remember that the RRC 1258 boxes are not purpose-built for
Elecraft, though the solution is elegant, and works flawlessly week after
week once it has
been configured properly.
Co
Hi Jim,
If you figure it out please let us know. I have the same problem with a Win
7 machine. Everytime I start the software I must turn the W2 off then back
on for it to be detected even though the software sees the com port.
73
Tim, KQ8M
k...@kq8m.com
-Original Message-
From: elecraft
Floyd,
The USB cable that the W2 uses has an FTDI chip in it. I agree with you,
it does sound like a driver issue. Since you've determined that your
Comm port driver is installed, It kinda sounds like you may not have an
FTDI driver installed in your computer.
I had the same problem with WI
Thanks Bill. Yes, that seems to have been the problem.
73,
John
WA1EAZ
> On Mar 7, 2019, at 10:24 AM, Nr4c wrote:
>
> Check RIT/XIT.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
>> On Mar 6, 2019, at 9:24 PM, John Stengrevics
>> wrote:
>>
>> I have been using my K3S on WSJT-X without an
Check RIT/XIT.
Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill
> On Mar 6, 2019, at 9:24 PM, John Stengrevics wrote:
>
> I have been using my K3S on WSJT-X without any problems. Today, the
> frequency appears to have shifted .7 KHz low. That is, if I were on 50.313
> MHz FT8, I now have to tune to 50.3
Folks, we closed this high posting count OT thread some time ago in the
interest of improving the list signal to noise ratio.
Eric
elecraft.com
_..._
> On Mar 6, 2019, at 4:38 PM, Bob Nielsen - N7XY wrote:
>
> This was done by many stations when the price of gas first exceeded $1.00 per
> gal
Thanks for the info. Using xmit for the low power amp and then going to the
high power amp shows a difference of 1.05A. So my devices are showing about
500+ ma each. In the ball park.
Thanks so much for the reply.
Chuck Hawley
c-haw...@illinois.edu
Amateur Radio, KE9UW
aka Jack, BMW Motorcyc
I have two W2 units that I use with different K3's and different W10
computers. One of them is reluctant to connect when I start up the W2
utility program. So I power the W2 off and back on with the utility program
active and it connects just fine. This is consistent behavior.
The other seem
Hi,
Forwarded a 2009 email exchange for your info. I have NOT tried this so
use with care and at your own risk.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
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Subject: AW: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 bias adjust
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 19:46:55 +0100
From: Koppendorfer Klaus
To: Jan Erik Hol
Greetings All,
Having just acquired K3 #00626 to tidy up and use portable but mainly as a
transverter driver, I found that the KPA3 Rev B gave no output. Visual
inspection showed nothing amiss. To start checking it was impossible in the
rig except proving that it drew 14 Amps above 12 W for a
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